“Sportsman’s Paradise” the signs say as you enter the Hakamarea Valley, on the southern end of the Canterbury Plains, on New Zealand’s South Island east coast. Rolling hills, sheep a plenty, crystal clear rivers. Snow on the alps in the distance. A narrow road winds further and further up the …
Come Pod with me
The Japanese art of short stays is informed by their culture’s genius for small spaces, impeccably curated. Pod’s are overnight accommodation, perfected in the business world of Tokyo and other big Japanese cities. The archetypical business man works til 8pm, goes to dinner and enjoys more sake …
Start your GoCards now…
QPAC tickets and a GoCard (the prepaid swipe card for Brisbane trains, buses and ferries) - all you need for a cruisey staycation weekend in inner city Brisvegas. With back to back high rises, and a tropical smell and feel, inner city Brisbane has a bit of Hong Kong and Singapore feel, these …
Stephanie’s: Learn From a Local
Stephanie’s has curated an eclectic program of arty and fun workshops for you during Jumpers and Jazz. All the presenters are interesting local people who have a special skill to share with you. We have covered music, art, food and flowers. Browse the schedule, and find a class and date, and book in …
Don’ts for Bras
Stephanie’s recently came across their copy of “Don’ts for Wives”, a pocket book of suggestions penned in 1913. It put us in mind of Don’ts for Bras. We came up with a check-list ourselves in response to some rules we feel apply to your underwear. …
Don’ts for Wives
Excerpts from Don’ts for Wives, by Blanche Ebbutt (Copyright A & C Black Ltd, London) …